27 Weeks Pregnant ─ Pregnancy Symptoms

Your Baby is Becoming Very Active During Week 27 of Your Pregnancy

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COMMON PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS FOR WEEK 27

62%

Back Pain
62% of women experience back pain as a symptom during week 27 of pregnancy. More >>

57%

Fatigue
57% of women experience fatigue as a symptom during week 27 of pregnancy. More >>

37%

Acid Reflux
37% of women experience acid reflux as a symptom during week 27 of pregnancy. More >>

You may find it difficult to sleep due to your baby’s activities. Space is now getting tight in your uterus. The baby is likely to give you a few sharp jabs with its feet and fists as it stretches and turns. However uncomfortable the kicks may be, you’ll find them a welcome reassurance that the baby is thriving. Relax in bed or in the bath and watch your belly – you’ll be amazed and amused at how it pops up and down and moves around.

WHAT'S GOING ON INSIDE?

Your Uterus is growing rapidly and may soon start to add pressure to the veins that return blood from your legs. This can cause your leg muscles to cramp on occasion.

The Eyelids are fully functional this week and blink, open and close, regularly.

The Eyebrows & Eyelashes are now visible and hair is growing everyday.

The Legs are getting stronger and are now kicking more often.

When you settle down for a nap it can be frustrating if your baby starts exercising, but take this as a sign that all is well. Your baby may be more active sometimes and less active at others. This is likely to be because when you’re busy or distracted, you’re less aware of your baby moving. The moment you stop and sit down to put your feet up or go to bed, you will start feeling your baby do his somersaults. This also may be because your movement rocks your baby to sleep, as soon as you stop moving, the baby wakes up and becomes active.



This week also marks the milestone when your baby’s eyes open. Even with the eyelids open, there is a fine membrane that protects the delicate structures of the eyeballs. This membrane will completely disappear during the final month of pregnancy. It’s too early for your baby to respond to light in a fully coordinated way, but it may turn towards very strong lights or respond with a blink.

Your baby is getting bigger and bigger as each day passes, and with this you will become increasingly aware of its body and movement. Although sometimes these movements can be uncomfortable or take you by surprise, most of the time they’re just a gentle reminder of your growing baby and, as such, are something to look forward to feeling.